Thai-style Chicken Flatbread

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I make my own pizza dough from time to time, but when I want to make an impressive appetizer last minute, I buy a ball of pre-made pizza dough or, even easier, a package of naan or flatbread from the supermarket. This chicken flatbread is inspired by one of my husband’s favorite restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen. When we were still dating in San Francisco, we’d just hop on the subway and walk to the CPK near Union Square. Those were fun times as many sweet nothings were whispered in my ear over a shared pizza. These days, with two loud, yappin’ giggly boys at the dinner table, there’s no more whispering! (Okay, replaced by footsies!)

SERVES 4 AS APPETIZER OR SNACK

1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium flatbreads or naan

1/2 cup Peanut Dipping Sauce (recipe below)

8 oz fresh shredded mozzarella

1 1/4 cups fresh bean sprouts

Few sprigs fresh cilantro (coriander)

1/2 cup roasted peanuts